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Studying the Past, One Image at a Time |
Balthasar Denner (1685-1749)
I could not find a larger color version of this image but I like it so much I will use it anyway.
Detail: Shoes, small shoe buckles, socks, socks over breeches, watering can, breeches, garden rake, waistcoat, shirt, suspenders, hatless
So glad to see an illustration showing how suspenders were worn. I’ve heard of a similar design attributed to Benjamin Franklin for use by a local Fire Company. I had assumed that the cross bar went in the back. Does anyone know the backside looked like? Straight down or crossed?
Also interesting: Waistcoat tucked into breeches with suspenders on top; tiny shoe buckles; stockings worn over breeches.
In all, a remarkable picture. Thanks!
Great image, but I did not know that fall fronts were in use this early in the period, much surprised! AND suspenders!!!
Regards, Keith.
I was not aware that metal rake heads were common in the early 18th century. I would haave expected a wooden one.